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The Brand Advocate

by OMNI Food Sales | Zak Romanoff

Zak Romanoff is a disruptor in the food distribution, marketing, and sales world. Zak has removed the term Food Broker from his vocabulary, rejuvenating a once stale industry. This Brand Advocate shares his knowledge of Business, Entrepreneurship, and the billion dollar Food Industry.

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Episodes

  1. Zak teaches a Masters class in Branding & Marketing at his Alma Mater UConn - Ep. 18

    Watch on YouTube – Zak teaches a Masters Class at UCONN – Ep.18 Zak taught a Masters Class in Branding & Marketing at his Alma Mater UConn (The University of Connecticut). This talk forced Zak to look back at his evolution since he graduated in 2007. He talks about how he chose UConn, the…

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  2. Zak Romanoff speaks on The State of the Protein Industry - Ep.17

    Watch on YouTube – Zak Romanoff speaks on The State of the Protein Industry – Ep.17 The protein industry in the US has experienced many shocks and changes this year. Watch Zak discuss his thoughts about the current state of the protein industry and where things may be headed in the future. The...

  3. The Power of Relationships and Leveraging Human Capital - Ep. 16

    Watch on YouTube – The Power of Relationships and Leveraging Human Capital – Ep. 16 In this Human Capital Innovations Webinar, Dr. Jon Westover talks with Zak Romanoff about the power of relationships and leveraging human capital. Jonathan H. Westover, Ph.D. is Managing Partner and Principal at...

  4. Zak's Goal to Share Nightfood Ice Cream - Ep. 15

    Watch on YouTube – Zak’s Goal to Share Nightfood with Everyone – Ep. 15 In this episode, Zak Romanoff talks with Sean Folkson, CEO of Nightfood Ice Cream. Zak explains why he has chosen to represent Nightfood and how he plans on crushing it for them in Metro New York. WHY NIGHTFOOD? What you Eat...

  5. NJFPA Panel Discuss Managing Trends & Emerging Markets during Covid-19 - Ep.14

    Watch on YouTube – NJFPA Panel Discuss Managing Trends & Emerging Markets during Covid-19 – Ep. 14 OMNI Food Sales President Zak Romanoff and the NJFPA panel discuss Managing Consumer Trends and Emerging Markets during Covid-19. New Jersey Food Council President Linda Doherty leads the…

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  6. Ep. 13 - Zak teaches a CCM™ Class at Saint Joseph’s University

    Watch on YouTube – Zak teaches a CCM™ Class at Saint Joseph’s University – Ep. 13 POI, in partnership with Saint Joseph’s University, offers an educational program leading to a certificate as a Certified Collaborative Marketer (CCM)™, designed to develop the skills of current and future leaders…

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  7. Ep. 12 - Zak at the ROI NJ Food & Beverage Innovation Summit

    Watch on YouTube – Zak at the ROI NJ Food & Beverage Innovation Summit – Ep. 12 ROI NJ’s inaugural Food & Beverage Innovation Summit was held on October 16, 2019 at Birchwood Manor in Whippany, NJ. As a member of the Food & Technology panel, Zak Romanoff provides his insights and opinions on the...

  8. Ep. 11 - Zak at the 2019 Marcum Food & Beverage Summit

    Watch on YouTube – Zak at the 2019 Marcum Food & Beverage Summit – Ep. 11 Zak Romanoff speaks on the panel at the 2019 Marcum Food & Beverage Summit, discussing the latest industry trends. The event brings food and beverage executives together for a night of networking and information exchange.…

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  9. Zak’s Speech to a Delegation of British Food Companies at Santander Bank - Ep. 10

    Watch on YouTube – Zak’s Speech to a Delegation of British Food Companies at Santander Bank – Ep. 10 Zak Romanoff speaks to a group of executives from British food companies at an Educative Seminar hosted by ALTIOS International and Santander Bank. The event was held at Santander’s USA…

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  10. Ep. 9 - Conversation with Shelli Sonstein of Q104.3

    Watch on YouTube – Conversation with Shelli Sonstein of Q104.3 – Ep. 9 Zak Romanoff speaks with Shelli Sonstein of Q104.3’s Jim Kerr Rock & Roll Morning Show about future trends in the supermarket industry. Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/shellisonstein/ Facebook –...

  11. Ep. 8 - Conversation with IFBB Elite Pro Nicole Melillo

    Watch on YouTube – Conversation with IFBB Elite Pro Nicole Melillo – Ep. 8 IFBB Elite Pro Nicole Melillo interviews Zak Romanoff about OMNI Food Sales and the role it plays in working with food brands to increase sales and distribution in the Metro New York marketplace. Instagram –...

  12. Ep. 7 - Interview with Chef Via Melissa

    Watch on YouTube – Interview with Chef Via Melissa – Ep. 7 Our host, Zak Romanoff, speaks with chef and entrepreneur Melissa Eboli of Via’s Kitchen. She left a successful job in sales to pursue a culinary career, established her own business, and has even been featured on Dr. Oz. Together they...

  13. Interview with the Founder of BuckWHAT! Foods - Ep. 6

    Watch on YouTube – Interview with BuckWHAT! Foods – Ep. 6 Our host, Zak Romanoff, sits down with the founder of BuckWHAT! Foods, Leeann Rybakov. Utilizing buckwheat, a prominent (and surprisingly gluten free!) ingredient from her Ukrainian heritage, she started her company out of her love for...

  14. Ep. 5 - Interview with the Founder of YaVe Tequila

    Watch on YouTube – Interview with YaVe Tequila – Ep. 5 Our host, Zak Romanoff, sits down with the founder of YaVe Tequila, Joe Cruz, and his friend and investor, Danny Reyes, to discuss the journey of starting his own liquor brand. From YaVe Tequila: Joe Cruz Jr. was born and raised in Harlem…

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  15. Ep. 4 - Zak's Speech at the K-Food Fair

    At the K-Food Fair, our host Zak Romanoff gives a speech to 50 of the largest Food Exporters from Korea, highlighting the 5 main benefits of hiring a Brand Advocate like OMNI Food Sales. Zak Romanoff is a disruptor in the food distribution, marketing, and sales world. Zak has removed the term…

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  16. Ep. 3 - Q&A with an Aspiring Entrepreneur

    Our host Zak Romanoff answers questions about launching and operating a successful “Food Brokerage” company. During this interview by a food industry professional who is looking to start his own “Food Brokerage” in another market, Zak gives insight into the value Brand Advocates add and the...

  17. Ep. 2 - Food Industry News and Why it Matters

    Our host Zak Romanoff discusses and gives his insight into several news stories affecting the Food Industry. We hope you enjoy The Brand Advocate Episode 2! Zak Romanoff is a disruptor in the food distribution, marketing, and sales world. Zak has removed the term Food Broker from his vocabulary,...

  18. Ep. 1 - Welcome to The Brand Advocate

    Our host Zak Romanoff shares his experiences in the food industry while growing up in two family businesses, from his first jobs as Warehouse Selector and Truck Driver’s Assistant, to his current role as President of OMNI Food Sales. Zak explains the difference between broker and brand advocate,...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Zak Romanoff is a disruptor in the food distribution, marketing, and sales world. Zak has removed the term Food Broker from his vocabulary, rejuvenating a once stale industry. This Brand Advocate shares his knowledge of Business, Entrepreneurship, and the billion dollar Food Industry.

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OMNI Food Sales | Zak Romanoff

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Zak Romanoff is a disruptor in the food distribution, marketing, and sales world. Zak has removed the term Food Broker from his vocabulary, rejuvenating a once stale industry. This Brand Advocate shares his knowledge of Business, Entrepreneurship, and the billion dollar Food Industry.

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